Confined Space Attendant – Austin Industrial - (Houston, TX)

Austin Careers•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency. Confined Space Attendant Will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. Responsible for confined space attendant duties, work areas to prevent fire hazards, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and responding quickly to any fire-related incidents. May assist other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Education: no minimum education requirements.
Certification/License : A Valid Driver’s License and TWIC Card.
Experience: 6+ months of experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Have working knowledge of Confined Space Entry Safety Program/Procedures
Focus on the primary duty to monitor and protect the Entrant
Know the LOTO procedure and ensure all employees follow the LOTO requirements
Know the acceptable entry conditions for oxygen, LEL, and toxic contaminants
Perform the duties of the external fire watch for “Hotwork” being performed
Remain outside the permit space during entry operations unless relieved by another authorized attendant
Maintain communication with the Entrant (s) by verbal communication, clearly communicated signals or radio
Post the permit at or near the point of entry and keep an accurate account of those workers entering or exiting the permit space
Ensure ventilation is in use and remains functional throughout the entry
Verify that the entrant has completed and documented pre-entry meter readings
Verify Entrant is wearing all required PPE identified on the permit, including a harness connected to a Rescue Self Retracting Lifeline (RSRL) or mechanical rescue device
Summon rescue and other services during an emergency
Inform authorized entrants and the entry supervisor if any unauthorized person enters the permit space
Use “stop work” authority if asked to do something you are not comfortable with, or it feels wrong
Eliminate or identify safety hazards as you see them
Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time.
Other duties as assigned.